Anton’s diverse corporate practice includes mergers and acquisitions, domestic and international corporate finance, IPOs, private equity, joint ventures, public takeovers, corporate governance, restructuring and insolvency. He has profound track record in many industries and he leads the firm’s work in pharmaceutical industry and infrastructure.

Anton Dzhuplin joined ALRUD in 2007 and became a partner in 2014. Anton has a broad industry experience and is always admired by his clients and business partners for his sharp advice and business intelligence.

Anton graduated from State University Higher School of Economics, faculty of tax and financial law. He is a member of the International Bar Association.

Kernel Holding S.A. in establishing a JV with Glencore and the acquisition of grain export terminal located in the Black Sea port (Taman region) as well as in the acquisition by Kernel Holding S.A. of Russian Oils group

Olam International Ltd (a global leader in the agriculture sector), on acquisition of cargo terminal in sea port Azov (Russia)

State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan
(SOFAZ) on acquisition of Gallery Actor, mixed-use office and retail complex in Moscow central business district

A group of Russian private investors in the sale of the company owning and operating a high profile commercial centre Dream House located in Barvikha to Romanov Property Holding Fund

Shareholders of Akvion in the sale of the pharmaceutical product line to Recordati (Italy)

Valenta Pharm (one of the leading pharmaceutical products manufacturer) on establishing of a JV together with German venture capital funds for pharmaceuticals research and development

Skype in its acquisition of Qik - a provider of mobile video software and services

Quadro Capital Partners on acquisition of the block of shares of Forex Club

Shareholders of Litres (a leading e-book store in Russia) in a cash-in deal with the Russian Internet Technology Fund

Thomas Cook plc on the acquisition of controlling interest in VAO Intourist

Rankings and Awards

Chambers Global, 2018 recommends Anton Dzhuplin for Corporate / M&A

Chambers Europe, 2017 recommends Anton Dzhuplin for Corporate / M&A

Chambers Europe, 2017 recommends Anton Dzhuplin for Banking & Finance

Legal 500, 2017recommends Anton Dzhuplin in Corporate and M&A area as “extremely efficient and a great team player”

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Financial Technology

ALRUD specialists have profound expertise in the field of Financial Technologies and assist both local and international companies. Our vast experience includes advising our clients (including banks and financial institutions) in various types of work connected with Financial Technologies.

Our expertise in the field includes:

Regulatory issues including AML implications;

ICO (Initial Coin Offering) procedure;

E-money and payments services;

E-commerce in financial services;

Cyber security and data protection;

Data hosting;

Technology development;

Internet of Things.

We would like to note that we are an active member of the Skolkovo action group for drafting the federal law “On digital financial assets” as well as federal law “On crowdfunding” that would regulate crypto currencies and tokens issuance and circulation. Given our expertise in respective field we advise our clients on the following issues:

Advising on general regulatory issues of blockchain, cryptocurrency and tokens in Russia, including with respect to requirements for cryptocurrency market participants (licensing issues) as well as requirements for compliance with AML regulations on cryptocurrency market.

Advising on crowdfunding.

Advising on taxation in the field of cryptocurrency and tokens.

Preparation and commenting on cryptocurrency sale and purchase contracts as well as documentation for the issuance of tokens (ICO).

Assisting in preparation of smart contracts.

ALRUD maintains close contacts with the law communities worldwide and our specialist actively participate in various industry events including:

Foreign conferences of International association (AIJA) as a speaker where advised on certain legal points of regulation with respect to crypto currency fr om the Russian law perspective.

Numerous workshops arranged by International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and Skolkovo Innovation Center.

Workshops of the Bank of Russia which is regulatory authority with respect to financial and monetary politics in Russia wh ere assisted with amendments with respect to laws and regulations on cryptocurrencies.